Star Trek Classic Enterprise Limited Edition 1-1000 Polar Lights Reviews

• Excellent Model!!!!

  
  By A3MZCF70MZ3MPV on 2004-01-24
  Okay, I've had 2 of the old AMT/ERTL Enterprise models (one from the 60's and one from the late 90's). Considering they were the only model of their kind available, they weren't too bad. But last year, Polar Lights came out with this "snap together" version of the same ship. I had my doubts about it because of that, but I got it anyway (it was only $10 so I didn't have anything to lose). I was amazed! Although the model is only 11" long, and the saucer about as big around as a CD, it's packed with tons of "nifty" little features, most notably they let you choose which version of the ship you want to build (there were 3, one from each of the pilot episodes, and the final version used to film the rest of the series), I opted to build the 2nd pilot version. This version has the taller bridge dome, the larger deflector dish and the "spikes" on the nacelles. The series version had seperate nacelles from the pilot version (if compare the pilot model and the series version, you will notice that the nacelles are more of a straight cylinder in the pilot version). One thing I would suggest is to cross out the directions for the ships you ARE NOT building, as it is easy to confuse them and end up with a strange looking ship. I gave the ship 5 stars for fun for obvious reasons, 4 stars for educational value because it teaches you that there is no such thing as a "snap together" model, and 3 stars for durability because it is a somewhat fragile ship (it is not the same as the replicas produced by Art Asylum) and the display stand was somewhat "poorly engineered", so you may want to use the money you saved to get a brass rod to replace it. With the stand being my only issue, I love this model and plan to buy two more!
  
  

• More than three versions

  
  By A1XAN5J7BM6DRS on 2006-08-10
  Both reviews of this kit say that you can make 3 versions:1)Original pilot( Capt.Pike's ship) 2)2nd pilot("Where no man has gone before"-strange energy barrier at edge of galaxy causes Gary Mitchell to become super telepath).3)"production ship",seen in most episodes.
  However,you can also make the Enterprise from "Mirror,Mirror";
  The U.S.S. Constellation,the U.S.S.Defiant and the U.S.S.Exeter.Which means it is possible to make 7 versions of this kit.Just to let you know. :)
  
  

• Great Kit

  
  By AVKGN0QCJDTSV on 2004-07-15
  First this is a model kit for display, not a toy for playing
  with.

  It is a bit smaller than I would have wanted, but the shape
  of the kit is spot on. The option to build 3 different versions,
  is an awesome plus. It also contains a great set of decals to
  match the details of the different versions. If you want to
  build it as a snap together kit and decals are worrisome for
  you, it also has 'stickers' for all the markings which would be
  good for the younger set as well.

  I can't recommend this kit highly enough!
  
  

• Almost No Tribble At All

  
  By A3DDAQTAFL4MPP on 2007-01-19
  My first model kit of this type. For $9.99 I have to say its definitely worth it and very accurate to the Constitution-class vessel. The bridge section is a teardrop shape, not the round shape like the AMT Constellation. A lot of people have problems with the warp nacelles. A good solution is this: the nacelle pylons are two-piece; build this piece first and then assemble the warp nacelles. I think it rather unusual to show a picture of the assembled model with these crooked nacelles in the instructions but who knows why its a minor error at best. Also, the registry for the Exeter in this kit (without cutting and arranging) is NCC-1672 not following the registry given in Franz Joseph's technical manual.
  
  

• For my 11 year old son

  
  By AU6FU08R7W4JK on 2007-03-28
  I ordered the Star Trek Enterprise Kit for my 11 year old "Trekkie" son. I like the fact the kit is easy to put together. In a matter of hours in one afternoon, my son managed to not only put the model together, but also set it up so he could change out the Engine "nacells"(?) at his leasure. This is not the first kit I have bought for him from this company and each one has been a good challenge for him, but not a difficult one. I will continue to buy other models from this company in the future.
  
  
• Star Trek 1/1000 scale snap kit
  By A399529HZGZT0P on 2007-02-09
  Very good detail, great model for such a low price, needs painting to look good (as all models doe) just becareful with the warp nacales (sp?) it can be a littile pain to put on since you have to slide the flap under two pegs when you connect the engines themselfs to the ship (you might make the flip bend the two pegs, thus carful)
  
  
• captain spock
  By on 2007-01-01
  this is an ok model but on mine (that I got for cristmas)the warp drives did not snap on and the box said it did not need glue.
  
  
• Tricky nacelle attachment, but dead-on accurate!
  By A894D25XPJ62W on 2009-11-15
  This model is perfection that even the excellent Diamond Select toy doesn't quite reach. No, it doesn't light up (unless you get REAL ambitious with your own led concoction), but you won't see such slavish attention to Enterprise's lines anywhere else for the bucks! The nacelles need to be fit into place carefully- examine just how it should fit together before assembly, but they DO go on well. The primary hull needs to be glued, though, in fact I recommend a little glue for most of it, in spite of its snap-together nature.
  Highest recommendation!
  
  
  
• Outstanding kit!
  By ATL1PVEAU66HF on 2009-04-15
  Not only is this kit a steal at under $20, but it's a blast to assemble! I'm an avid model builder and a Trek junkie so this was perfect! As mentioned in the other reviews, you have options for the three different hull/nacelle/bridge options and decals to make even more options including the Mirror Enterprise (I built the production/standard version). You can't beat the value there. I took mine a step further and glued most seams (to give it durability and a more seamless look) but even without this model looks great completed. I would also recommend the painting as it adds more realism. All in all, this kit is outstanding. Mine's hanging from the ceiling of my son's room now and I'm planning my second one (Mirror version) for the office!
  
  
• Defective starboard nacelle design
  By AWTTI4OF509J6 on 2008-12-25
  I recently bought two Polar Lights Star Trek Enterprise model kits, from two separate sellers, and both have the same flaw, the starboard nacelle will not attach properly!
  
  If it had happened to just one model I would think it was just a fluke, but when I had the exact same problem with a second model, then I knew it was an overall defect with that model design.
  
  This is the newer, Round2, version of the Polar Lights Star Trek Enterprise model. I have no idea if the original Polar Lights model had the same defect, or not.
  
  As it is, I cannot recommend this Polar Lights model to anyone. I will stick with the larger AMT version of the Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 model, with glue required. The glue-together models are more fun anyway.
  
  MACJR
  
  

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